Indian Economy Policies and Performance

Paper Code: 
FSG 414
Contact Hours: 
45.00
Max. Marks: 
100.00
Objective: 

The paper aims to cover different spheres of Indian Economy so to make students aware of achievements and problems of our economy

9.00
Unit I: 
Indian Economy

Indian Economy: Basic Features of Indian Economy Causes of under development of Indian Economy, India as Mixed Economy, India’s Position in World Economy, determinants of Economic development, developed v/s developing economy.

9.00
Unit II: 
Economic Reforms

Economic Reforms: Need for economic reforms, Macro Economic Stabilization- Control of Inflation, fiscal adjustment, balance of payments adjustment, Structural adjustments- trade and capital Flow reforms, industrial deregulation, disinvestment and financial Sector Reforms.

9.00
Unit III: 
Public Sector undertaking & Economic Policies

Public Sector undertaking: Role and Problems. Mani Ratna & DIPAM (Overview)

Economic Policies: Meaning, Objectives, National Agricultural Policy, fiscal policy, latest Industrial Policy of India.

9.00
Unit IV: 
Economic Planning

Economic Planning: Meaning & Significance, Objectives of planning, Basic features of India’s Five year plans, NITI Aayog: Functions and Objectives.
Globalization- Meaning, Objectives, Positive & Negative impacts.

9.00
Unit V: 
Unemployment & Population

Unemployment- Meaning, Types, Causes and remedies to remove unemployment: E-NAM, Make in India.
Population: Main Features of census 2011, Demographic profile ,Health Policy. Population growth as a retarding factor to Economic Development, Present National Population Policy

Essential Readings: 

• Swami &Gupta ,“Economic Environment in India” ,RBD,Jaipur
• Sundaram &Dutt, “Indian Economy” ,S Chand & Sons, New Delhi

References: 

• Pratiyogita Darpan : General Studies (Indian Economy)
• Mathur, Mishra, Vyas – “Economic Environment in India”, RBSA Publication, Jaipur
• A N Agarwal , “Indian Economy”, New India International Ltd, Chennai

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